Resolution on the issue of Atlasian recognition of the USA [Failed]

[True Democrat]

Umm. . .what?

[True Democrat]

If we're going to pass this, I say we include a provision about how all history made up by the GM is reset except for essential stuff.

Also, what about our budget?  Is our population the same as the United States?  Do we have the same revenue?  Expenditures?

[True Democrat]

Something I could get behind is restoring our history to that of the U.S., and setting a point (after we had a suitable game management team assembled) we would diverge from the U.S.

I think that's the best option.

[True Democrat]

I think voting on this resolution would be premature.  I would ask the sponsor to withdraw it so we can have a truly national discussion on it (including asking the presidential candidates their opinion).

[True Democrat]

I once again urge the sponsor of this resolution to withdraw it until a national discussion can be had on the issue.

[True Democrat]

I believe a committee worked well with the micronation issue, so I don't see why it cannot work well with this issue.  I believe a formalized committee would be a better place than the Senate for a number of reasons.  First, its primary concern would be on this issue, as opposed to the Senate which has to deal with many other bills and issues.  A separate committee would have the ability to call for interviews and statements, while I have rarely seen this from the Senate because of how busy the Senate is.  Also, members from every branch of the federal government, a representative from the regional governments, and ordinary citizens can serve on the committee.  This diversity will allow a wider array of opinions.  For these reasons, I believe a committee is the best way to come up with a comprehensive policy.

[True Democrat]

Mr. President, I believe you have put forward a fair compromise that I believe I could support.  A referendum should be held on the issue, and if the results favor recognizing the United States as a separate nation, then a committee should be formed.